- Had to go to ER tonight! 31st March 2007
... as I practically! You may have to go back to the Neurontin .. at least that wasnt making your heart race like ... system better that won't make you feel loopy like the Neurontin made you feel. Hang in there gal! Spring has sprung...
- post op newbie with question/needs a little help 29th March 2007
... You should ask for a codine pain drug and Lyrica or neurontin for nerve pain...I can confirm you that nerve pain...
... You should ask for a codine pain drug and Lyrica or neurontin for nerve pain...I can confirm you that nerve pain...
... really need something stronger. They are calling in Neurontin (?) for the nerve pain. I never had it but am willing...
... I'm glad you're getting some help and hope the Neurontin works well for you. I haven't taken it, but I've...
- First of many changes to come, could use a lil input please? 28th March 2007
... week on it, the first week was the transition from neurontin to lyrica. I'm probably feeling the full effect of ... so maybe 2-3 weeks. I was on a pretty heavy dose of neurontin so I'm thinking it took a lil while to get all of...
... thats the reason for the good mood. Were you taking neurontin before, I can't remember. Boy doesn't that sentence...
... do believe it has to build up in your system like neurontin does. Hang in there! don't giveup the ship yet.
...
... Carol
I'm 15 mos out from my fusion. Neurontin was really hard to take. I felt stoned all the time...
- Husband having problems dealing with my long term back pain 26th March 2007
... being sick and now get to do it again. 300 mg of neurontin 3 time a day to be upped slowly to 3600 mg a day....
- Another restless night 25th March 2007
... nightly sleep as possible. Between the Ambien and the Neurontin I went out like a light for 6-8 hours! I never woke...
... nerve pain knifes me again and wakes me. I take two Neurontin , two Vicodin and Ultram and that only buys me about...
- Esi wearing off already! 24th March 2007
... then what. I am already on lyrica and no longer on neurontin . From what I understand there is no nerve compression...
- help 24th March 2007
... nerve pain from shingles, I believe. I find that the Neurontin works better. Not great, but better. I'm also taking...
- Not a horrible day for a change 24th March 2007
... have you felt drugged on the Lyrica like you did not neurontin ??...
... have you felt drugged on the Lyrica like you did not neurontin ??
I also have Narcolepsy (Severe Excessive Daytime...
- Nerves...............GO AWAY!!.......Elvail 23rd March 2007
... out of my big toe most often.
I was allergic to neurontin and lyrica so I had to tough it out on my own. When...
... never land and I can't imagine adding the elvail or neurontin based on what reading I have done. I will have to...
... weeks.
For me, flexaril made my really sleepy. Neurontin put me in a walking coma. Not kidding - scared my...
... Dear DDP,
I have been on the gabapenitn( neurontin ) since pre surgery and Cymbalta since week and a half ... I really need that new bed!!! As far as taking the Neurontin and Cymbalta TA 20 mg once am and once pm together...
... there may be some bumps in adjusting.
I took Neurontin and had some side effects. I was clumsy, had trouble...
... party. I just wish they did not invite me. ;)
The Neurontin sounds like it makes you really sleepy and in a fog...
... patches, I didn't even notice any decrease in pain.
Neurontin was finally tried and for me, it was the best thing...
... I too can't imagine not taking Neurontin (Gabapentin is the generic) for the nerve pain. It...
... cymbalta. I am just not sure about the side effects of neurontin , lyrica, or elvail; however, if he wants me on it...
... pain for over a year now. When I took the 2700mg of neurontin it helped alot but not completley, still have some...
- what age is too young for surgery? 23rd March 2007
... High doses of Oxycodone, DURAGESIC (fentanyl patch), neurontin and oh my gosh so many other medications for almost...
- Lyrica Side Effects 21st March 2007
... moments. I attributed it to to fact that I have been on Neurontin for a year.
Last month I stopped taking my HRT...
... I take Lyrcia as well, tried Neurontin first but it made me throw up. Since being on Lyrcia...
... COLOR="SeaGreen"]HI,
I just switched from 2700 mg neurontin a day to 300 mg lyrica a day, My head is not in the...
... than that and the pain starts up. When I was on Neurontin I only took 1600 mg at bedtime.
The one thing...
... sure hope so. You have to remember I was on 2700 neurontin a day for over a year. I have always had a high tolerance...
- So what happens now? 21st March 2007
... people can't take it. I had horrible side effects with neurontin , and some have those type side effects with topamax...
- Final Doctor Visit - Not What I Wanted To Hear 21st March 2007
... medial branch nerve block, and had me on 1600 mg of Neurontin daily. When that wasn't doing much other than making ... has actually been more helpful. He took me off the Neurontin , and he's got me on the tens unit and Lyrica. We...
- How do you go to work in so much pain? 20th March 2007
... I am now taking lyrica 75mg at bedtime, I was on neurontin but it did not touch my pain. My worker comp doc is...
... Rachel,
How high of a dose of Neurontin did they have you on? The Lyrica didn't help me so ... add another med to supliment your Lyrica. Maybe the Neurontin didn't work for you because the dose was too small...
... Usta, I was on 600mg of neurontin 3x a day and intially on the lyrica 25mg and now its...
... through. I tried to go back to work, but given all the Neurontin and other meds I was on, it was impossible to function...
- Options? 20th March 2007
... been noticing sometimes when I'm standing. I'm on Neurontin , 1200 mg/day and will be increasing this.
He's...
- Problems with Dr.'s 20th March 2007
... the lyrica isn't really helping anymore than the neurontin did, actually i'm more clear headed now but in more ... pain so I think I like the neurontin at this point. I'm starting on Cymbalta in the next...
- Back Pain - Right side - In the Middle 19th March 2007
... middle back and the hip. My doctor prescribed some Neurontin and it has helped some, but I still have the pain...
- pain worse when lying down? 19th March 2007
... became a nightmare and sleep non existent. Gabapentin ( Neurontin ) taken at bedtime finally gave me some relief and...
... know that I'll be going to bed. I am on gabapentin ( neurontin ) and cymbalta for nerve pain. It hasn't taken it away...
- Hip Pain Has Developed 18th March 2007
... like a stretch, catching pain. My doctor prescribed Neurontin , and the pain subsided.
Good luck to you and I...
- Question for those that have had an ALIF fusion? 18th March 2007
... down only seemed to make it worse. I started taking Neurontin but that only took the edge off. I had some Suboxone...
- Yvette ...... you are doing too much 18th March 2007
... worse than my left. I have gotten some relief from Neurontin and Ultram and Vicodin (all in tandem). My disability...
... worse than my left. I have gotten some relief from Neurontin and Ultram and Vicodin (all in tandem). My disability...
... until a few months after surgery. I went off the Neurontin so that may be why I am feeling the nerve pain. Maybe ... it never went away. Maybe the Neurontin was masking the pain. Who knows. I'm lucky that...
- Cant sleep tonight 18th March 2007
... and the hip pain is just debilitating. I tried the Neurontin but it didn't really help. I made me a triple mix...
- Walking 15th March 2007
... will say one thing that the anti-seizure medications ( Neurontin , Lyrica, Topamax) can do wonders for nerve pain and...
- Question about Neurontin 15th March 2007
... taking anything else that might interact with the neurontin ? I'm very allergic to neurontin and *can not* take...
... Hi
I am on the same amount of Neurontin as yourself an i have had abit of a roller coaster...
... Sherry and jvirtue: While reading the pdf file on neurontin it also list the side effects that Sherry has as adverse...
... [COLOR="SeaGreen"]Hi,
I have been taking neurontin for over a year now. It did mess with my concentration...
... cysts you're referencing, but I've had experience with Neurontin . Like others said, I'd think staying in touch with ... about how it's affecting you is pretty important. Neurontin is something they prescribe in hopes of giving you...
... My family calls Neurontin "morontin" because of how goofy I could be on it.I ... have switched from 2400mgs of Neurontin at night to 150mg of Lyrica 2 times a day. I am functioning...
- Went to pt and md today 14th March 2007
... pain meds are not touchung the nerve pain. I was on neurontin before 600mg 3 times a day and it did not work and...
- Hello all, had first follow up post surg today 13th March 2007
... doctor said the almost same things. Put me on the Neurontin . Told me the percocet will not help unless I have...
... the weight gain that I will continue to blame on the neurontin , (Gapaben.) The hair loss I could deal with, share...
- So Much Pain 12th March 2007
... day. Tomorrow is six months post op. I guess the Neurontin was helping that pain although it was causing swelling...
- weight loss after surgery 11th March 2007
... back. It is due to less activity, eating more and Neurontin ....
... back. It is due to less activity, eating more and Neurontin .
Hessie, one of the main reasons I want to get ... Sorry if I seem nosey, just very curious. I think the neurontin generic gab. has been a lot of my problem this time ... suffering the siatica thing because you're on the neurontin ? Usta:)...
... own pity party and what I am eating. I have been on Neurontin for a year and a half, I can't blame the weight gain...
... Sorry if I seem nosey, just very curious. I think the neurontin generic gab. has been a lot of my problem this time ... suffering the siatica thing because you're on the neurontin ? Usta:)
Hi, I was 355lbs and got down to 190lbs...
- New meds question 10th March 2007
...
I have been in the process of changing over from neurontin to lyrica, well I'm on 100mg 3 times a day for a few...
... might be a bit longer than a week to get rid of the neurontin effects and get fully on the lyrica, but boy I didn...
... you better. You were on a pretty high dose of the Neurontin and it might just be a bit for the Lyrica to do it...
... been in a living hell since. I was tapered off of the neurontin because it did not help, but this lyrica for me is...
... and I think the Lyrica is much better on me than the neurontin , I can remember my name now, hehe. Seriously I feel...
... through so much thel last few days. My PA just upped my neurontin (gabap) from 600mg 3x a day to 900mg 3x a day ,kept...
- Bad pain in legs 7th March 2007
... maybe she is tired of me. She did wean me off the neurontin and started me on lyrica last week and i have no results...
... would suggest you ask if you can RETURN to taking the Neurontin , or increase the Lyrica, or SOMETHING. Tell them...
- Does Gabapentin make you tired? 7th March 2007
... How long have you been taking the Neurontin ? I know when I first started taking it the first ... the 3rd - 4th week the side effects had gone away. Neurontin really helped take that bite off the nerve pain but ... pain became stronger. I started out with 1200 mg of Neurontin and over a year and a half the dosage ended up double...
... Yes, I was tired with neurontin too. it did not help my nerve pain though. And just...
... SeaGreen"]Hi everyone,
I had terrible memory loss on the neurontin , hard time concentrating, dizziness(got used to it ... pretty quick. SCARED me half to death.
I've been on neurontin for over a year, started at 1500 mg ended up on 2700 ... can' say so far I'm feeling more nerve pain than the neurontin but I'm hoping that will level off and improve once...
- lower back/butt pain no relief - alt solutions? 4th March 2007
... Thanks. A neurologist whom I earlier saw recommended Neurontin but I am already taking two antidepressants. Good...
- Ok, post surg folks, nerve pain waking up... 4th March 2007
... Usta,
are you on any type of nerve pain med, like neurontin or lyrica? If not, ask your dr. about it. The neurontin...
... week post op, the bad leg cramps began.
I tried Neurontin & Lyrica.. and seem to be allergic, soooo I had to...
- Advice About Gabapentin 4th March 2007
... Gabapentin is simular to Neurontin , both are used to calm down the nervous system therefore...
... with these either, Gabapentin is a generic form of neurontin . I ask my doctor to give somthing for my pain other...
... Hi Sherry,
I was on gabapentin ( neurontin ) for several months and was eventually ramped up to...
... while on this med. Does anyone know why? Usta
Neurontin (Gabapentin) is also prescriped for epilepsy. Most...
- 6 mos post op fusion and pain 3rd March 2007
... Hi, Finally weaned off the Neurontin . Now I am getting the pain down my calf and foot ... that I got before the fusion surgery. I had been on Neurontin for about 9 months. Guess it was helping the nerve...
- Worse AFTER Epi? Any ideas? 2nd March 2007
... allergic reaction to "something". Ok. He put me on Neurontin and Ms Contin. By Tues night, i was getting shooting...
- Lyrica? 26th February 2007
... either allergic or hyper sensitive to both Lyrica and Neurontin . I had extreme muscle weakness to the point I had...
- So Tired of This Back thing Already "HELP" 26th February 2007
... start. Right now I'm taking Vicodin 5/500mg along with Neurontin 300mg 3x a day which I really feel neither are doing...
... start. Right now I'm taking Vicodin 5/500mg along with Neurontin 300mg 3x a day which I really feel neither are doing...
... nerve pain that comes and goes, since I can not take Neurontin or Lyrica. I have been told now by two surgeons,...
- Twitching with meds? 24th February 2007
... my neck. I am also on soma at bedtime and still the neurontin , I am tapering down. I am wondring if I am not tapering...
... to more weight gain, I already gained 15 lbs on the neurontin and prednisone. Well, usta thanks for the response...
- Will Pain Every Go Away 23rd February 2007
... Demerol 100mg 4 Times A Day And I Am Weaning Off Of The Neurontin And Is Suppose To Start The Lyrica Next Week. I Hope...
- Officially starting my new career next week.... 22nd February 2007
... but tolerable as long as I keep up the meds (3x300 neurontin and 2x25 elavil) and stretch at least once an hour...
- Continuing Pain 21st February 2007
... leg/buttock that so many on here do. Also I was on neurontin for several weeks and failed to see any difference...
- Gabapentin 20th February 2007
... have an adverse reaction.
I was on gabapentin ( Neurontin ) for over a year and was up to 1600 mg taken at bedtime...
... I'm sorry, but I disagree with most of you. Neurontin (gabapentin) was a pain for me. First of all, I ended...
... [COLOR="DarkOrchid"]HI,
Sherry,
I have been on neurontin for over a year now, I'm on 2700 mg a day, I can't ... day but I went from IV steroids in the hospital to neurontin so I could go home(can't do IV roids for very long ... am having some problems with my spine again and the neurontin isn't working too 100% right now, but it is still...
- Electric shock feeling in foot 20th February 2007
... surgery. Any ideas? I'm still being weaned off the Neurontin . I'm down to one a day instead of 6. I weaned off...
- Schragie - Q&A of sciatica flares 16th February 2007
... tonite and see if it helps or makes things worse. The Neurontin & Lyrica 2 weeks post surgery, made things much worse...
- Having a bad time! 16th February 2007
... include allergies as well. I can't take Gabapentin ( Neurontin here in US) or it's new sister drug called Lyrica...
... fortunately, I also, have sensitivites to medications. The neurontin seemed good..helped a bit, but it made me stupid....
- after surgery 15th February 2007
... I started gaining again. I know the high dosage of neurontin has me wanting to eat 24-7, I fight it but sometimes...
- L3 Esi 14th February 2007
... coming up - mostly bile. Right now I'm on 1200 mg of neurontin daily and did take my last dose for the day last night...
... THAT, MY FRIEND, IS MAJOR! She said to stay on the Neurontin for another week to see if it holds true and then...
- Lyrica, oh dear-i-ca! 14th February 2007
... dosage my nerve pain is greatly diminished. I was on Neurontin for a year before I was switched to Lyrica. Neurontin ... neurologist and he switched me to Lyrica because the Neurontin side effects were such that I could only take it at...
... didn't have all of the side effects as
I did with neurontin , and I tried two others also without success, while...
- Cymbalta, anyone? 14th February 2007
... your mental retention, memory, etc? I can't take neurontin or lyrica cuz of the serious side effects to the point...
- To all the fusion folks:confused: 10th February 2007
... killed me. My Dr. said it was nerve pain. He rx'd me Neurontin . It was like a miracle worker. I would say within ... where the amatryptline (sp) came in handy.
I took neurontin for about 17 months and have now weaned off of it...
... usually is bad at night so I pop a Percocet. I was on Neurontin before and after surgery so maybe that is why I didn...
... day or two before I went hom, they then put me on neurontin I started out on 1500 mg a day and it has increased...
... fifteen SECONDS for up to 8 hours at a stretch. Hideous. Neurontin was a god send, even if it did short out my short...
- Thought I was on the road to less pain. 10th February 2007
... cut it. I just realized I am being weaned off the Neurontin . Maybe that is why the pain is worse. Who knows...
... my prayers! Do you think they'd stop tapering the Neurontin to see if that makes a difference? Is there a reason...
... I like Emily am wondering if the decrease in the Neurontin is bringing back the pain? I have been pretty lucky ... I'm a little over two years post op, and took the neurontin for about 17(?) months before being able to wean off...
... The Neurontin is causing my body to swell. Can't even move my wedding...
... with. Makes you wonder huh.
I have heard that Neurontin causes weight gain, ect. and I have put on a few...
- I'm In Big Trouble I Think! 10th February 2007
... fused in my back. I know that you can't take the Neurontin or Lyrica right? I sure hope that they can give you...
- News from Suzy-Q - Fusing! 8th February 2007
... as yet. Once again, I am to try backing off of the neurontin (now down to 1800 mg/day from 3600) just to test the...
- I had my 8 week post op visit today!!!! Good or bad news?!? 7th February 2007
... pretty good (knock wood). I'm being weaned off the Neurontin so I think that is making it better. I think it is...
- Failed back surgery I'm not sure and not sure what to do next? 5th February 2007
... from permanent nerve damage, it's no picnic. I'm on neurontin for the pain and probably will be for a long long...
... cold spell will last until next week.
I tried the Neurontin and it made me all dizzy and spacey. So even broke...
- dr pepper here five days out l5/s1 5th February 2007
... to be moving right along for you. I can't remember ( neurontin moment) are you in a brace? I had to have help with...
- pain meds and surgery 4th February 2007
... I was on oxycontin and neurontin before surgery and was allowed to take it the morning...
- My History - RE: Having a Problem, Any Advice? 4th February 2007
... cut on L2-S1. Nerve compression yes. I was taking Neurontin for several years, then the amount I had to take seemed ... the neuropathic leg pain the whole time, hence the Neurontin & Lyrica, however, it has gotten so much worse. I...
- Having a bad day and need pick me ups 2nd February 2007
... get through the weekend with nothing.
Can you try neurontin or have you had bad reaction to that too, if you havent...
- Gabitril 2nd February 2007
... prescription by his pain dr. He has tried Lyrica and Neurontin but they didn't work for him.
Thanks,
Lynne...
... No, the generic name for Neurontin is Gabapentin and Gabitril's generic name is Tiagabine...
- 2nd MRI of pelvic this time!!! 2nd February 2007
... hopefully you will get lucky.
I also can't take Neurontin or Lyrica... had extremely adverse reactions to them...
- Pain but doc. says it looks good 30th January 2007
... and gave me anti-depressants. She said stay on the Neurontin because it is not making me swell. Well two days ... reduce by 300mg each week until I'm done. I read about Neurontin and it has some nasty withdrawal side effects. I...
- Still no answers!!! 30th January 2007
... are behind like $1,500 in payment now.I am on the neurontin & ultram he just recently put me on this,and i dont...
- Six months and fusing!! 30th January 2007
... than channel 11! I have reduced my night time dose of Neurontin from 2400mg to 1600mg and we are working our way down...
- stopping lyrica 29th January 2007
... you. Except my weight gain was with or is with the neurontin . 15 lbs to be exact in 7 weeks and still climbing...
... I feel your pain. I put on 15 lbs. with neurontin . It sure feels like a slap in the face that you're ... having surgery this week and I'm hoping to go off the neurontin ASAP. Hang in there and do what YOU need to do....
... I gained also with Neurontin . I'm post gastric bypass so that is not good. The...
... I was taking Neurontin for some time, and the side effects were just too ... weight so far. To me , its far better than taking Neurontin , or Cymbalta. The only prob I had was with dizziness...
... too! I hope things work out better with you off the neurontin . I still need to call my doc, but I am only take...
- Nerve Pain worst then usual 28th January 2007
... still no relief. It never worked for me. I am now on neurontin , and it still dont help. I hope you find relief soon...
... put me on the Medrol dose pack twice. I then tried Neurontin , then tried Lyrica. Nothing was working.
As a last...
... to the Lyrica they tried me on. I am allergic to Neurontin & Lyrica. I have the Cymbalta in my cabinet filled ... some nerve pain meds. Name them for him.. LYRICA, NEURONTIN , CYMBALTA, TOPAMAX.. there are more!
There is...
- Still In Pain Or Depressed???? 28th January 2007
... she was thinking about it and she wants me off the Neurontin . I've gained weight and have swelling. I think that...
... Hi again HEssie..... Yea.. I hear about that Neurontin ... My friend was taking it and had to slowly ease...
... because only thing that can hold it all. I'm hoping the Neurontin does not bother me. Usually I'm pretty good when...
- The nights are so hard 27th January 2007
... position. You would think that after taking soma, neurontin , dilaudid, and celexa I would be knocked out and pain...
- What can help control this Pain? 26th January 2007
... outcome. Thank you
Rachel:)
Have you tried Neurontin ? it is a med that they found helps with nerve pain ... damage, and many other fun things. My PM tried the Neurontin and it worked wonders for me. Not I get to deal with...
... classic symptoms of nerve pain. I would try to get the neurontin prescribed and if that does the trick then it IS nerve...
... rethro did not show on the mri. Anyways I am taking neurontin and it has not touched me, I am up to 1800mg a day...
- ok is neurontin suppose to work? 25th January 2007
... then you might need to try something new.
The Neurontin worked great for me, and others on here, but there...
... for one doesn't for another.
I am allergic to Neurontin and Lyrica.
Did you have a flexing MRI? You may...
... Welcome! I'm so sorry your suffering with this. For me neurontin has been my life saver, I take 2700 mg a day along...
... pains in my legs were diminising. So I quit taking the neurontin to see what was working and it returned. Yes I am...
... you believe I was eventually ramped up to 4800mg of Neurontin a day. Never touched the pain. :( I made the decision...
- Lyrica and Gaining Weight 25th January 2007
... Ollie I am not sure about the lyrica, but I am on neurontin and I have gained 15 lbs in the last 7 weeks. You...
- Too soon for Paranoia? 24th January 2007
... my nerve pain because I ended up being allergic to Neurontin and Lyrica.:)...
- 6 Weeks Post-Op Laminectomy 24th January 2007
... pain. Three weeks after surgery the doctor prescribe Neurontin . It worked somewhat but, I still get the burning pain...
... Purple"]Hi,
I'm sorry your still in pain, how much neurontin do you take? it may ebyou just need it upped a lil...
- I'm not doing good guys :( 23rd January 2007
... are perhaps your doc can increase the dose. I take neurontin and I'm up to 2700 mg a day, up until the past week...
